A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5584221 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 26710100 epoch_slot_no: 185300 block_no: 5584044 slot_leader_id: 5094299 size: 15957 time: 2021-04-13 01:13:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5a43f3514a455b186e499a2f35ea6154097cb130da9dec79f4a6682a0b0f9ddBlock Operator
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